Ongoing 1995 Camaro Z28 project [56k misses a gear] - Page 8

72SSAbody · August 20th, 2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SoxXpupPeT

C5 brakes should kick some ass! images/smilies/thumbup.gif

www.EngineeredVelocity.com

Use these guys for 'vette brake swaps.

SoxXpupPeT · August 21st, 2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 72SSAbody

www.EngineeredVelocity.com

Use these guys for 'vette brake swaps.

Bookmarked! that damn cheap for that set up. and for the other ones aswell. thanks

frankiess · September 7th, 2008, 02:29 AM

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/Nekoreaperman/dash.jpg

I like this one, looks better than the interiors of most American cars. images/smilies/lol.gif

But I gotta say, that is one wicked engine noise for $1800. Almost enough to make me want one of those Camaros. Having said that, it's equally almost enough to make me start a fanbase for Paula Abdul, stop eating red meat and grow yellow flowers as a hobby.

And as a final insult:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJY6ah5pC-o

JipJopJones · September 7th, 2008, 11:27 PM

video no worky images/smilies/sad.gif

frankiess · September 8th, 2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JipJopJones

video no worky images/smilies/sad.gif

Strange, the url works and the video still exists on the Tube. Just can't seem to get it to play on the forum.

SoxXpupPeT · September 8th, 2008, 05:13 AM

i dont see how that was an insult...

frankiess · September 10th, 2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SoxXpupPeT

i dont see how that was an insult...

Nah, just kidding, man. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Merely an elaborate scheme to make fun of American machinery. Perhaps a failed one at that anyway, I listened to the car again and it does sound mighty good. images/smilies/smile.gif

MattD1zzl3 · September 10th, 2008, 01:58 AM

Where i've been: Well i've been getting a british leyland-class series of car failures, including but not limited to:

Broken door hinge, took it off to find what i thought was its replacement doesnt fit
A strange misfire that sounds like a plug wire arcing, comes and goes, no light show
What seems to be a bent wheel, but i didnt hit anything, i think the tires are forming bulges from dryrot

That combined with my work on the car being less picture-centric (guess what internet? I re-ran my distributor wires! Pics!) and my life becoming dominated with my quest to become a certified Airline Transport Pilot, means updates have slowed down. I'll paint it when i can (one of these weekends) and get more pictures up.

PS, heres a little tidbit/preview:

If you are knee deep in a project car, out of money, time and effort, the natural thing to do is to get another one... Right guys?

dun dun dunnnn....

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http://www.classicmusclenj.com/Cars/79Zlftside.JPG

SoxXpupPeT · September 10th, 2008, 02:25 AM

awww i love that camaro! did you really get it ? props to you for that. and your problems.. those really are BL type BS

MattD1zzl3 · September 11th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Its not that one, but one exactly like it (down to the year, color, and stripe color)

I was thinking weird engine swap, like a rotory or a ridiculously torque-y electric motor.

SoxXpupPeT · September 12th, 2008, 12:22 AM

or just a big block like a 454 vortec supped to nuts with a powerglide and moser 9" with 30" MT's and a full roll cage images/smilies/biggrin.gif

..... i wouldnt even go that far XD a nice LS3 tho would do the job quite nicely ;] and you can sell me your lemon if you want tehe!

Ezbok58a · September 12th, 2008, 08:01 AM

You've offically run into the BS Camaro problems that pushed me to sell mine... images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I've always had a soft spot for the late model GenII F-bodies...

MattD1zzl3 · September 12th, 2008, 08:43 PM

Actually now that i've got the door hinge fixed (works better than it has since i've owned it!) i've got a second-wind on my camaro, i think this weekend is going to be a greasy one. Havent had a car weekend in months!

starfox07 · September 12th, 2008, 08:50 PM

That '80 Camaro would be too heavy for any rotary short of the 20b, which would be waaay too expensive to conisder. Why not a Buick turbo V6? Duramax? images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Crazyjeeper · September 13th, 2008, 08:55 PM

What about a turbo straight six from the chevy trailblazer?

MattD1zzl3 · September 13th, 2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by starfox07

That '80 Camaro would be too heavy for any rotary short of the 20b, which would be waaay too expensive to conisder. Why not a Buick turbo V6? Duramax? images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Naw i was thinking NA 13b, i dont need a ton of power, the top of the line Z28 only makes like 170HP.

starfox07 · September 13th, 2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

Naw i was thinking NA 13b, i dont need a ton of power, the top of the line Z28 only makes like 170HP.

But V8's have torque. Rotaries well....don't images/smilies/lol.gif

You'll need a bridgey 13B to make it go, or maybe a PP, but then your Camaro will sound like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgsKjjhib0o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH-kr3FNbvE

Which I like, obviously. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Crazyjeeper · September 13th, 2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

Naw i was thinking NA 13b, i dont need a ton of power, the top of the line Z28 only makes like 170HP.

I think it was 167 images/smilies/tongue.gif

My mom had a 1979 Z28 that we finally sold in 2002. It was red with the 5 spoke rally wheels. It may have been slow but damn, it was good looking.

MattD1zzl3 · September 15th, 2008, 03:32 AM

Anyway...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/graphics/bylines/may.jpg

GREAT NEWS!

I am daily driving my camaro now for the first time since mid-august. Wanted to paint it this weekend but i just ended up smoking a lot of dope and racing at the local drag strip (i'm so close to the 11's it hurts)

Maybe next week images/smilies/smile.gif

starfox07 · September 15th, 2008, 06:18 PM

September 7th, 2008, 02:29 AM	#143
frankiess Joined: Apr 14th, 2008 Last Online: September 20th, 2008 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 21 Car: Audi 100 '88 Rep Power: 0	I like this one, looks better than the interiors of most American cars. But I gotta say, that is one wicked engine noise for $1800. Almost enough to make me want one of those Camaros. Having said that, it's equally almost enough to make me start a fanbase for Paula Abdul, stop eating red meat and grow yellow flowers as a hobby. And as a final insult: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJY6ah5pC-o __________________ Whaddya mean WHY did I build it myself? Last edited by frankiess; September 8th, 2008 at 12:36 AM..

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SoxXpupPeT Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: 01:47 AM Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 974 Car: 82' Impala, 94' Z28 Rep Power: 17	i dont see how that was an insult... __________________

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SoxXpupPeT Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: 01:47 AM Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 974 Car: 82' Impala, 94' Z28 Rep Power: 17	awww i love that camaro! did you really get it ? props to you for that. and your problems.. those really are BL type BS __________________

September 12th, 2008, 12:22 AM	#151
SoxXpupPeT Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: 01:47 AM Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 974 Car: 82' Impala, 94' Z28 Rep Power: 17	or just a big block like a 454 vortec supped to nuts with a powerglide and moser 9" with 30" MT's and a full roll cage ..... i wouldnt even go that far XD a nice LS3 tho would do the job quite nicely ;] and you can sell me your lemon if you want tehe! __________________

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Ezbok58a Joined: Nov 26th, 2006 Last Online: 01:36 AM Location: Iselin, NJ Posts: 326 Car: Crown Victoria LX Sport Rep Power: 12	You've offically run into the BS Camaro problems that pushed me to sell mine... I've always had a soft spot for the late model GenII F-bodies... __________________

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